"mandrax" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mandrax (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Methaqualone, especially when used as a recreational drug. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-mandrax-en-noun-yU380mmL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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